Ulysses In 80 Webinar #7 Featuring Patrick Hastings, Author of The Guide to James Joyce's, Ulysses.07.23.25
🌐 ulyssesguide.comIn this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Patrick Hastings, author of the acclaimed Guide to James Joyce’s Ulysses. Patrick has a gift for presenting Joyce’s monumental—and famously challenging—novel in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and intellectually honest. His approach preserves the novel’s complexity, context, and the rich possibilities it offers for interpretation and discussion.With clarity, humor, and deep insight, Patrick helps readers find a way into Ulysses that feels welcoming and rewarding. The Guide to Ulysses is more than a reading aid—it’s a companion that will stay with you through every future journey into Joyce’s masterpiece.Whether you're a first-time reader or a seasoned Joycean, this conversation offers tools, perspectives, and inspiration to deepen your engagement with Ulysses—one episode at a time.Hosted by Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross
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Ulysses In 80. BONUS EPISODE! “HALF-WAY!” 07.21.25
This special episode marks more than just the textual midpoint of Ulysses, where the novel turns toward Oxen of the Sun. It is a threshold moment in the novel. It is also a moment when the mirror turns, too. Instead of us looking into Ulysses, Ulysses—and something deeper within us—looks back.Strangers from across ten time zones, connected through the shared journey of reading Ulysses in 80 Days, came together live on a screen for a spontaneous, on-the-spot writing session. No time to prepare. A prompt in the real-time moment and then: GO! WRITE! TIMER SET!Just five minutes to write about a personal “threshold” moment—raw, unrevised, and real. What surfaced weren’t just stories, but glimpses of truth.This episode isn’t about studying Joyce. It’s about discovering what Ulysses helps reveal when we meet it halfway.The Ulysses in 80 project is hosted by Mark Sanford Gross and Clíona O’Farrelly. With deep thanks to the brave writers who stepped forward and shared from the middle.
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Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #6-Featuring Kelly Bryan-07.16.25 Episode
In this episode, we are In Discussion with Kelly Bryan of Blooms & Barnacles.In this lively and engaging episode, we sit down with Kelly Bryan, co-founder and co-host of the acclaimed Blooms & Barnacles podcast and blog, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries and joys of James Joyce’s Ulysses. With warmth and wit, Kelly leads us through an organic, free-flowing conversation full of insights, laughter, and sharp observations. She chats with participants, dives into the details of Joyce’s text, and brings her signature spirit to the room.For more on Kelly’s work, visit bloomsandbarnacles.com.This episode is part of the Reading Ulysses in 80 Days project, led by Clíona Ó’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, alongside hundreds of curious and passionate readers from around the world.Join the conversation in the Ulysses in 80 Facebook group and follow us on Bluesky at @Ulysses80.
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Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #5-Featuring Joseph Valente-07.09.25
This week's episode: renowned scholar and author Joseph Valente joins us for a mind-opening dive into our Ulysses discussion. With wit, depth, and energy, he reveals the shimmer beneath Joyce's line and the architecture above them--making the text spark in ways we might have missed. Hosted by Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, this is a bold, brainy, and illuminating conversation that stays with you long after it ends. Thank you, Joe Valente!Join Ulysses in 80 on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky @ulysses80
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Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #4-Featuring Professor Matthew Campbell.07.02.25
Get ready for another look into James Joyce's Ulysses! On this webinar episode of Ulysses In 80, we are thrilled to welcome Professor Matthew Campbell from York University. Join our hosts, Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross, as Professor Campbell illuminates the extraordinary musicality, intricate poetry, captivating voices, and profound lyricism that define Joyce's masterpiece. Professor Campbell, a renowned expert in English/Irish Literature and Poetry at York is also the engaging host of the online course "Reading James Joyce: Life, Place, Fiction,This episode is the podcast recording of our popular webinar event from July 2, 2025, and features opening and closing original music by Professor Campbell.
About UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Days
Ready to embark on an epic literary adventure or maybe just learn what all the Ulysses buzz is about? Join your Ulysses80 team – Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross – as we delve into James Joyce's Ulysses! Starting June 1st, 2025, we're reading "Ulysses In 80 Days," finishing August 19th. Expect insightful discussions on the journey, fun detours, and recaps of our weekly chats with scholars, cultural experts, authors, and more. Never feel alone or frustrated in your own Ulysses journey. Whether you're a curious newcomer, a literary hobbyist, or a devoted Ulysses fan, tune in and enrich your experience! We're thrilled to have you.also @ulysses80.bsky.social
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